Medical Students Volunteering during COVID-19 Pandemic: Synopsis of Some Student-led Initiatives in Nepal

Authors

  • Pragyan Basnet Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Anjali Joshi Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.6703

Keywords:

coronavirus disease 2019, pandemic, personal protective equipment, plasma, telemedicine

Abstract

The efforts shown by healthcare professionals, security personnel and the general public in fighting Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic is highly appreciable. Medical students are future healthcare professionals and have the opportunity to volunteer and help their seniors fight Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic. In Nepal, we as medical students are contributing by raising awareness about Coronavirus Disease 2019 along with some innovative initiatives which are Project Personal Protective Equipment, Project Telemedicine and the ″Donate Plasma, Help Defeat COVID-19″ Campaign. Since we were able to support thousands of frontline healthcare workers with personal protective equipment and reduce burden in hospitals by providing telemedicine service, we believe such volunteering and initiations from medical students can be an inspiration for all students for future crises.

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Published

2021-09-10

How to Cite

Basnet, P., & Joshi, A. (2021). Medical Students Volunteering during COVID-19 Pandemic: Synopsis of Some Student-led Initiatives in Nepal. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 59(240), 821–822. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.6703

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 240 (2021): JNMA: Published Monthly

Section

Student JNMA

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